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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.75, 3,621.17 and 1,373.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.75, 3,621.17 and 1,373.60 is: 2,059.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.75 : 3,621.17 = 1,373.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.75/3,621.17 = 1,373.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.75x = 3,621.17 × 1,373.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.75x = 4,974,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,974,017.57/2,415.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.00

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